Drachm - Phraates IV Nike Crowning
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Phraates IV (38 BC - 2 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 38 BC - 2 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 452391 |
| References | Sellwood# 50.15 var David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Diademed bust left; behind, Nike flying left, crowning Phraates with wreath. Dotted border.
Reverse
Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; five-rayed star behind throne.
Legend in seven lines around the archer in a square shape.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Translation: King of Kings Arsaces, Benefactor, Just, Illustrious, Philhellene
Mints
| ४ | Laodicea in Mesopotamia, Iran |
| П | Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad, Iran |
Comments
Sellwood –; Sunrise –; Shore –; PDC –; Gonnella Collection –.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | Sellwood# -David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Laodicea mint | |||||||||||||
| ND (38 BC - 2 BC) | 
|
$ 2000 | Sellwood# 50.15David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Rhagae mint | |||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
CNG Auction 105 Lot 507 
|
10 May 2017 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 50.15 – Rhagae mint | XF |
USD 950.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
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 |
The New York Sale Auction 34 Lot 430
|
6 Jan 2015 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 50.15 – Rhagae mint | XF |
USD 3000.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
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  |
The New York Sale Auction 34 Lot 429
|
6 Jan 2015 | ND (38 BC - 2 BC) – Sellwood# 50.15 – Rhagae mint | VF |
USD 1800.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © The New York Sale | ||||||
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